1.Push yourself to excel. Every day think of becoming a more effective IT expert

2.Program with precision.

3.Respect deadlines

4.Start taking on freelance clients now! Get as much experience as quickly as possible

5.Networking is essential. Website, email address.

6.Tap your contacts

6.Research pay rates based on experience and geographical area

7. Optimise CV

8. Don't exaggerate work experience.

9. Research the companies you selected

10. Evaluate the companies that have your desired jobs

11. Ability and Suitability - apply for jobs you could realistically win.

12. Willingness to perform non-technical jobs

13. Manageability and Teamwork - Are you a nightmare?

14. Everyone Hires for the Same Job - in other words share your past experiences. The employer is looking for something your other employers saw in you.

15. Dress appropriately for the interview. Overdress, or, ask what to wear.

16. Send an email thank you as soon as you can after the interview

17. Appreciate what the company does, or if you don't appreciate the company, know what they do

18. Show up early to an interview

19. Answer the first question, "How are you?" with an interesting response

20. Get the low - down from the first interviewer

21. Think: Plug and play. In other words, can I be of service immediately for this company.

22. Take notes. Not many

23. Retract your mistakes

24. Prepare five ways that you think the company could improve

25. Provide your references on the spot

26. Tell the interviewer you see a good fit and want the job if this is the truth - think positive closure.

27. Get to know someone specific at a company that you want to work for

28. Educational background gives you the edge

29. Time & Patience -- be prepared to wait for the right job

30. A Good Memory - what did you say and to whom? Try not to contradict statements you've made, particularly about your experience

31. Money - if you have to go through a series of meetings and you are currently not employed, this could strain your budget

32. Brute Determination --- I WANT THAT JOB AT ANY COST!